OKT3 encephalopathy.
OKT3 therapy for induction immunosuppression in a patient who underwent renal transplantation produced obtundation and quadriparesis associated with computed tomographic scan evidence of brain edema. These findings resolved over 3 days with supportive therapy and OKT3 withdrawal.
Coleman
A E
AE
Department of Neurology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
Norman
D J
DJ
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal